DTIC ADA096100: Development of an Improved Hardboard pdf

DTIC ADA096100: Development of an Improved Hardboard

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Low-grade wood residue from logging and sawmilling operations could be used in the manufacture of hardboard for pallet construction, if shown to be satisfactory for this purpose. Generally, this evaluation compared the performance of notched stinger, partial 4-way entry oak pallets having 1-inch-thick medium-density hardboard decks with that of similar red oak pallets under laboratory and service-type conditions. The hardboard-lumber pallets withstood handling impact better; were more (or less) rigid in handling, depending on support conditions; racked much less because of corner-wise drop testing (but also failed sooner); and performed similarly, overall under indoor and outdoor handling and storage conditions. Preliminary work indicated that standard helically threaded pallet nails can be used satisfactorily for hardboard-lumber joints for both exterior and interior exposure. This information should be pertinent to pallet manufacturers and users of pallets, especially to those employing mechanized handling systems. (Author

• Creator/s: Defense Technical Information Center
• Date: 12/1/1980
• Year: 1980
• Book Topics/Themes: DTIC Archive, Stern, Robert K, FOREST PRODUCTS LAB MADISON WI, *PALLETS, *COMPOSITION BOARD, LABORATORY TESTS, IMPACT TESTS, STIFFNESS, FIELD TESTS, BENDING, STORAGE, HANDLING, RIGIDITY, HARDWOODS

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